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Independence National Historical Park
Archive
 

2009

July 31, 2009
President's House Prepares for Site Excavation
Kelly/Maiello Management and the Daniel J. Keating Company, the project team for the President's House at 6th and Market Streets in Independence National Historical Park, today announced that the site will soon be prepared for its next phase of construction.

July 10, 2009
Germantown White House Opens July 11

July 8, 2009
Independence National Historical Park Commemorates First Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence

July 3, 2009
Sixth Annual POPS! On Independence

July 1, 2009
National Park Service Reaches Agreement with American Revolution Center for New Museum in Philly

June 8, 2009
"Seizing Freedom" Exhibit Opens at Independence Visitor Center

June 2009
Mikveh Israel Rededication Ceremony

 

2008

November 2008
Geotechnical Work to Begin at Presidents House

July 4th Activities

July 8, 2008
Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence

January 17, 2008
Independence National Historical Park Now Offers Cell Phone Audio Tour

 

2007

December 19 - Holiday Hours (December 24, 2007 - January 1, 2008) press release

December 18 - Independence National Historical Park's New Superintendent press release

December 13 - Plans Unveiled For Incorporating Archeological Findings Into President's House Site - press release and Handout

December 10 - Author Ann Rinaldi to Talk to Area Educators at Independence National Historical Park press release

November 30 - National Park Ornaments Displayed on the Official White House Christmas Tree press release

September 4 - Deshler-Morris House To Close For Renovations press release

September 4 - National Public Lands Day press release and flyer

August 23 - Franklin Court Centennial Announcement press release

July 26 - President's House Site Transition press release

July 8 - Declaration of Independence public reading press release

July 4 - Philly POPS Concert press release

June 18 - Old City Hall Security Plan press release

June 18 - "How Independence Hall became a World Heritage Site" Lesson Plan press release

May 23 - "Calling All Artist" press release

March 2007 - Walking Tour of Independence National Historical Park Available for Students Groups

March 2007 - Archaeology and Franklin Lessons at Independence National Historical Park

Photo of Glass Armonica  

Did You Know?
Did you know Benjamin Franklin is accredited with being the first American to invent a musical instrument? He invented the glass armonica in 1761 after seeing wine glasses being used to make musical sounds.

Last Updated: November 06, 2009 at 13:33 EST